Thursday, August 20th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Off to the Races ~ Derby Style" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $50.00.  Getting ready for that first Saturday in May?  Be inspired by some delicious new offerings perfect for your Derby spread.  Menu: Lilly for the Fillies Cocktail ● Kentucky Hot Brown Dip with Crostini ● Asparagus and Havarti Puff Pastry Bites topped with a Pine Nut ● Cheddar, Bacon, and Fresh Chive Biscuits with Country Ham ● Sweet and Spicy Candied Bourbon Pecans ● Bourbon Ham Meatballs ● Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Meringue Roses.

Tuesday,  September 1st ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Fish Kebabs on the Grill ~ Fish Grilling ~ Technique Class" ● Outdoor Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $65.00. Once again, we are taking it outside, so you can learn the techniques and secrets for grilling various types of fish and be successful in your efforts. We will talk about the ins and outs of cooking with charcoal versus gas, how to control the grill and its heat, cook fish so it will be moist and flaky and how to know when this stage has been reached. Fear no more, after class you will leave with a new-found confidence when you light up your grill. Menu: Grilled Mojo Fish Kebabs with a Bright and Zesty Sauce ~  Australis Barramundi , an ocean farmed, mild white fish is used for this dish ● Grilled Jerk Shrimp Kebabs ● Grilled Tuna Kebabs with an Asian Flair in a Ginger Chile Marinade ● Grilled Spiced Salmon Kebabs ● Grilled Fruit Kabobs with a Cinnamon Honey Glaze ~ watermelon, peach, and pineapple.

Wednesdays, September 2nd through October 7th - 6:30 - 9:00pm ● "Basic Training 101" Technique Classes" ● Hands-On Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $525.00. A six-week series of HANDS-ON training guaranteed to have you cooking like a pro in no time! This class is designed for all students, from the beginning cook to the cook who wants to fine-tune their skills and understand the "whys" of cooking! During this course, you will learn proper knife skills, stocks and basic sauce making, soups, techniques such as sautéing, roasting, braising, slow roasting, pan-frying, and deep-frying. You will learn how to break down a whole chicken into individual pieces and how to truss meat correctly. You will learn about cooking beef, chicken, seafood, vegetables, and starches. After this course, you will feel much more confident in the kitchen, and motivated to try out new dishes and create your own recipes! Feel free to bring your cook's knife if you wish. Class is limited in size, so sign up early to ensure your seat! Aprons are not provided.

Tuesdays, September 8th through September 29th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Intermediate Training ~ Technique Series" ● Hands-On Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $350.00. A four-week series of HANDS-ON training, designed for those who have completed the Basic Training series and are looking for more. No worries: If you haven't taken the Basic Training series, but are comfortable with elementary cooking skills and want to fine tune your techniques or challenge yourself, this series would be perfect for you! During this course, you will concentrate on working with a variety of starches including rice, quinoa, risotto, and grits. Explore the diversity of the egg by making both savory and sweet applications. Learn different preparations for veggies, such as blanching, searing, stir-frying, grilling, and puree and soufflé. We will demystify how to use herbs and spices in all aspects of your cooking, discuss how to mix spices, teach you how to bloom spices, and explore the difference of using fresh versus dried herbs and spices in different applications. Feel free to bring your cook's knife and an apron to class each week.